A follower of the Afro-Brazilian religion Umbanda offers flowers as a tribute to Yemanja, goddess of the sea, in Rio Vermelho Beach in Salvador da Bahia, February 2, 2013. Devotees offer flowers to Yemanja, also known as the Queen of the Sea, before entering the water. REUTERS/Lunae Parracho (BRAZIL - Tags: RELIGION SOCIETY)
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